Authorities say a 50-year-old man has been found dead in a campus housing building at the University of Alaska Southeast.
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Hard decisions loom as Southeast Alaska’s king salmon continue their slide
Scientists remain puzzled over just what’s killing off Alaska’s king salmon runs. Fisheries managers mull labeling chinook as a “stock of concern” which would further restrict commercial and sport fishing.
Nominees for vacant House seat meet with Walker, describe qualifications
Nominees, Sandy Shroyer-Beaver and Eugene Smith have years of experience on Kotzebue’s city council. The third, Leanna Mack of Utqiagvik, said her community involvement makes up for her relative lack of political experience.
Murkowski, Sullivan contend with less Republican Senate
This year, the Republican majority can only afford to lose one senator to keep a simple majority. Senate leadership and Alaska’s senators talk through some of their bipartisan goals for the year.
Haines’ homegrown square dance caller steps up
Haines can feel cold and quiet in the winter. But for Haines’ homegrown square dance caller, the dark and chill are perfect conditions to heat up the dance floor.
Southeast fishermen seek relief from expanding sea otter population
Crabbers and dive fishermen returned to Alaska’s Board of Fish this month seeking changes to commercial fishing regulations in Southeast Alaska for crab and other shellfish impacted by a growing population of sea otters in the region.
Small plane lands without gear in Juneau
A Cessna 210 landed on its belly in Juneau on Sunday with two people aboard. FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.
Public service lawyers offer free legal help on MLK Day
Free legal advice will be available on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at two locations in Juneau: the Dimond Courthouse downtown and the Alaska Legal Services Corp. office near the airport.
Lawmaker offers bill forcing companies to use net neutrality
An Alaska lawmaker proposed regulations for internet service providers in the state, requiring them to practice net neutrality, despite the recent repeal of such regulations at the federal level.
Petersburg, Southeast Alaska population drops
State figures released on Wednesday show the state’s population is 737,080. That’s down 2,629 from 2016 and is the first decrease since 1988.